Organs that secrete hormones Flashcards by Rachel Chadwick | Brainscape

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What secretes releasing & inhibiting hormones?

A

hypothalamus

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What secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) also known as vasopressin oxytocin

A

pituitary gland - neurohypophysis (posterior)

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What secretes growth hormone?

A

pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)

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What secretes adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

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pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)

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What secretes thyrotrophin or thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)

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What secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)

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What secretes luteinising hormone (LH)

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pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)

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What secretes prolactin?

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pituitary gland - adenohypophysis (anterior)

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What secretes thyroxine (T4)?

A

thyroid gland

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What secretes triiodothyronine (T3)?

A

thyroid gland

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What secretes parathyroid hormone aka parathormone (PTH)?

A

parathyroid gland

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What secretes insulin & glucagon?

A

pancreas

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What secretes cortisol, aldosterone, androgens, adrenaline and noradrenaline?

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adrenal glands

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What secretes testosterone & oestrogen?

A

testes

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What secretes oestrogen, progesterone & testosterone?

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ovaries

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Many other cells in the body secrete hormones e.g. myocytes in the atria of the heart and these are an example of what is sometimes called the ?

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“diffuse” endocrine system. These are in addition to the major endocrine organs.